The Docks of New York Page #3

Synopsis: Bill Roberts works as a stoker on a coal-red barge. It's dirty, hard work and the men have to put up with a foreman, Andy, who seems to enjoy making their life miserable. When finally off the ship, Bill sees a young woman struggling in the water - apparently trying to commit suicide. He takes her to the Sandbar saloon, the sailors' hangout. The girl is Mae and Bill takes a shine to her but so does Andy. One thing leads to another and Bill asks her to marry him then and there. They don't have a marriage ;licence however and despite Bill promising to get one first thing the morning he decides to leave her behind. When she gets into trouble however, Bill steps in.
 
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1928
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Night Court an' find out?"

"Thirty days. Next case!"

"You are charged with having

in your possession clothes

stolen from the Harbor Pawn Shop."

"How did you get them?"

"My husband gave them to me."

"Where is your husband?"

"He left me this morning."

"How long have you been married?"

"I was married last night."

"Thirty days. Next case!"

"Just a minute, Captain!

I'm her husband.

I pinched them duds myself!"

"Break in anywhere -

take anything you want - -

that's your idea, I suppose?"

"No, sir, I rung the bell!

But there wasn't no answer,

so I helped myself."

"I see - man of importance

- no time to waste.

Just what was your hurry?"

"Well sir, I'm a stoker.

I only had one night ashore,

an' I wanted to have a good time."

"Sixty days will slow you down.

Release the woman. Next case!"

"Sixty days ain't a long cruise,

Baby - an' it'll be my last one,

if you'll wait.

"I guess I'd wait forever, Bill."

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Jules Furthman

Jules Furthman (March 5, 1888 – September 22, 1966) was a magazine and newspaper writer before working as a screenwriter. more…

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